Local obituaries for Jacobs Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jul 19, 2025

Illinois- Robert M. Kimlicka, of Elmwood Park, Ill., passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital, Iron River, Mich.

He was born February 16, 1935, son of the late Frank and Angeline (Leszczynski) Kimlicka. Robert attended Annunciation Grammar School and then graduated from Holy Trinity High School, class of 1953. He was united in marriage...

Jul 8, 2025

Florence – Vivian "Viv" Marie Bednarski, 88, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wisc.

She was born on October 5, 1936, in Florence, Wisc., to the late Rueben A. and Agnes (Erickson) Brolin.

She was raised in the Florence area and attended grade school in Commonwealth....

Jul 7, 2025

Florence – Patricia Ann Sarbacker, affectionately known as "Granny", 79, of Florence, Wisc., passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2025, in Iron Mountain, Mich.

Patricia was born April 30, 1946, in Beloit, Wisc., daughter of the late Orton and Ruth (Bird) Day.

She centered her life around family and friends. Patricia always remembered her loved...

Jul 3, 2025

Florence- David L. "Chief" Knispel, 88, of Florence, Wisc., passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born May 10, 1937, in Appleton, Wisc., son of the late Lester and Bea Knispel. David grew up and attended school in Appleton. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marine...

Jul 3, 2025

The family of Linda Schlais announces her passing on July 3, 2025, following her most recent cancer diagnosis, one she faced not with fear, but with a quiet kind of acceptance, teaching us all how to live through adversity, without ever giving in to it, but living it through grace and gratitude.

Linda was born in Duluth,...

Jun 30, 2025

Florence- Gloria Mae Steiner, 95, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 28, 1930, in Clark County, Wisc., daughter of the late Arthur and Viola Frase. Gloria graduated from Beaver Dam High School, class of 1948. She married Vincent Wendt in 1949 until his untimely...

Jun 28, 2025

Iron Mountain – Wayne C. Schillerstrom, 85, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wisc.

He was born on October 20, 1939, in Pembine, Wisc., to the late Harry and Olive (DeGrand) Schillerstrom.

He married Judith Becco on August 1, 1959, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,...

Jun 25, 2025

Richard J. "Rick" Henrichs, age 63, of Niagara, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with a rare brain disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Rick's journey with this devastating illness began in the spring of 2024, and he received an official diagnosis in the fall of that year.

He was born...

Jun 22, 2025

Niagara- Melvin L. Kallenbach Sr., 87, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis.

He was born February 6, 1938, in Niagara, Wis., son of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Chartier) Kallenbach. Melvin grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1955. He married his...

Jun 21, 2025

Iron Mountain – Jerry S. Marinelli, 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

He was born on April 11, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Peter and Cecelia (Spigarelli) Marinelli. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kingsford...

Jun 19, 2025

Iron Mountain – Joseph "Joe" A. Santi, 91, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home.

He was born on April 19, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Enrico and Elizabeth (Cavalieri) Santi.

Joe was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated Iron Mountain High School,...

Jun 7, 2025

Fence- Sharon Marie Feciskonin, 65, of Fence, Wisc., formerly of Adell, Wisc., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Florence Health Services.

She was born March 5, 1960, in Cordele, Geor., daughter to the late Elmer and Virginia (Berndt) Bennett. When she was 6 years old, her family moved to Milwaukee, Wisc.

Sharon was...

Jun 6, 2025

Armstrong Creek - Robert J. Trey, 77, of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, Wisc.

He was born July 9, 1947, in New York City, son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Kudasz) Trey. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1964, during the Vietnam War,...

Jun 4, 2025

Armstrong Creek- Jacqueline H. Ipsa, 64, of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.

She was born August 1, 1960, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Vitold and Jacqueline (Murray) Marciulionis. She grew up in Goodman and was a graduate of Goodman High School, class of...

Jun 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Luis Alexander Church, 12, of Aurora, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born on October 4, 2012, in OKC, Oklahoma, at OU Medical Center, Luis was the beloved son of Brandon and Leiani (Crowder) Church. He resided his first 10 years in Mustang, Okla., and attended Mustang Elementary School, before moving...

May 30, 2025

Beth Joan (Kovochich) Remitz, M.S., LPC, NCC, 72, of Oconomowoc, Wisc., passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, with her husband and her sons by her side, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born on July 11, 1952, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Anton and Viola (Bordeaux) Kovochich.

She was...

May 26, 2025

Florence – Claude R. Wilcox, 76, of Florence, Wisc., passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1948, in Sheboygan, Wisc., to the late Claude E. and Leona C. (Ellenbecker) Wilcox.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was known to be helpful to others. He loved being at...

May 25, 2025

Kingsford – Nathaniel L. Henes, 23, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home with his family and friends by his side.

Nathaniel was born on October 18, 2001, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Robert and Tina (Ford) Henes.

He had lived in the Kingsford area for nineteen years and...

May 18, 2025

Crystal Falls- Naomi A. Ropiak, 85, of Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, Michigan.

She was born May 12, 1940, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Eugene and Geraldine (DeMuri) Dove. Naomi grew up and attended school in Crystal Falls. She went on to...

May 8, 2025

Crystal Falls- James C. Johnson, 81, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Seasons of Life Hospice, Woodruff, Wisc. Our father was also affectionately known as "Bumpa."

He was born August 29, 1943, in Florence, Wisc., son of the late Clarence Leonard and Dora Mae (Bailey) Johnson. James grew up and attended school...